Glogster literally translates to ‘graphic blog.’ It is a social network site that allows its members to create interactive posters. These posters can contain text, pictures, videos, music or links to other webpages which makes it interactive. Posters can be shared or kept private. They can be printed or embedded in Wikis and blogs or shared on Facebook or Twitter.
Glogster Edu was created to provide a safe place for teachers and students to create and to share their glogs. Teachers can use this tool to help capture and engage their students' imaginations and it helps by making learning fun. This is a private site, monitored by the teacher who sets up the account. Glogster is a great collaborative tool that can be used across the curriculum, and it provides a way for teachers to assess and to differentiate assignments for their students. Students can use this tool to express themselves in a creative and individual way for each assignment, either alone or by working with other students.
Benefits of Tool or App
Glogster increases digital literacy by allowing students to demonstrate mastery of technology tools.
Glogster allows students to work collaboratively.
Glogster allows students to analyze and organize information.
Glogster is interesting and motivating for students to use as it creates interactive posters.
Glogster EDU protects students from inappropriate material.
Constraints of Tool or App
Glogster is a social networking site, therefore students need to protect their online identity.
Students could have access to mature information unless using Glogster EDU.
It is easy for students to get off task because they play with the editing options.
How To Use Tool or App
To register for a general account:
Click on the 'Create Account' in the lower right corner of the website www.glogster.com
Enter a nickname, password, and email address AND click 'Start Glogging.'
Verify your account information using the email address you used
Description of Tool or App
Glogster literally translates to ‘graphic blog.’ It is a social network site that allows its members to create interactive posters. These posters can contain text, pictures, videos, music or links to other webpages which makes it interactive. Posters can be shared or kept private. They can be printed or embedded in Wikis and blogs or shared on Facebook or Twitter.Glogster Edu was created to provide a safe place for teachers and students to create and to share their glogs. Teachers can use this tool to help capture and engage their students' imaginations and it helps by making learning fun. This is a private site, monitored by the teacher who sets up the account. Glogster is a great collaborative tool that can be used across the curriculum, and it provides a way for teachers to assess and to differentiate assignments for their students. Students can use this tool to express themselves in a creative and individual way for each assignment, either alone or by working with other students.
Benefits of Tool or App
Constraints of Tool or App
How To Use Tool or App
To register for a general account:
Glog Resources:
To Begin Glogging:
Original Artifact of Tool or App (created by someone in your house)
http://www.glogster.com/edit/g-6l8avvoj0bnh2gtghs8hqa0
Classroom Uses for Tool or App
Student Examples
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